Friday, June 17, 2011

Time moves very quickly and life can become chaotic. Between the demands of work, three small children and everything else that hits, it can be a little overwhelming . More than anything at this point in my life, I crave peace. I love the quiet moments that allow me to regroup, gather my thoughts, dump whatever is on my mind that need not be there and just breathe. I am a girl that loves to have a plan and it is after those quiet moments that I quickly create my lists, organize my thoughts and come up with a strategy to make it all work.

Yesterday I walked to the school to meet up with the kids to walk home with them. They were not expecting me and took a different route. Normally, this would have sent me into a blind panic but for whatever reason yesterday, I was at peace. I * felt * peace and it * felt * so good. With that peace came hope. Hope is encouraging. Refreshing. Needed.

The sun was out and was warming my face. The wind was gently blowing my hair and I was HAPPY. Happy to be out and about. Happy to be mobile. Happy to be healthy. Happy to have three really great children. Happy to have a career that I love. Happy to have a home. Happy to have meaningful relationships with friends and family. Happy that I am able to make it all work on my own.

I continued to walk home happy as a clam at high tide. I met the children a block or so from home and I was elated to see their sweet little smiling faces. They add so much depth, meaning and purpose to life and I love them so much. I wouldn't have it any other way.

Peace. Hope. Happy. It was all mine! I felt recharged. I felt a renewed energy and was spurred forward.

On the B Side: Words do little justice to what I FELT yesterday. I wanted to bottle it up and save it for another moment in time...a moment when I felt weak and inadequate and unsure how to proceed. We are all faced with those less than pleasant moments. Being able to think above those negative feelings and remember the positive ones is crucial. Oh how I love and cherish those sincerely happy moments that fill your heart with gratitude! Mmm Mmm good <3

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Love it! And love that feeling too... it would be so nice to bottle it up and save it for those less-strong moments, but for me, that's why I write it down... kinda' like bottling it up. It's nice to hear from you!

OH amen sista!!! How I wish I could bottle those moments of peace, hope, and happiness. When those tough times hit-that would be SO nice. Good thing we can dig deep and pull them out if we try hard enough. I love your blog and your ability to write. You have a gift of words. Love ya!

About Me

At any given moment, I can be found loving life hard! I love being the architect of my own life, feeling empowered and making the magic happen! I believe in taking action, being part of the solution and striving to be the very best version of myself. I place a high degree of value upon authenticity, integrity and depth of character. I bask in the sunlight of life and take it all in one perfect moment at a time! I love finding a way through the challenges, celebrating the shiny silver linings and expanding my perspective. I am in love with the intricate dance required to achieve that delicate balance between heart and mind. I believe in moderation, determination and FAILING forward. I am passionate about learning and can most often be found sprinting through this marathon of life full of energy and embracing the light. Growing, stretching and constantly pushing forward are crucial elements of my equation. Time is absolutely precious and I refuse to take it for granted. There shall be no drinking of the complacency kool-aid! I choose to spend my time with those that I love the most and wrap both of my arms tightly around them and this beautiful life!